Instead of following the usual metal sound from the
bands of their home state (a la Killswitch Engage and Isis), Massachusetts crew
Ravage masterfully capture an early 1980s metallic vibe, channeling everyone
from Mercyful Fate and Grim Reaper to Judas Priest (whose “Nightcrawler “ they
cover) on the retro quintet’s debut disc, "The End of Tomorrow."

This 12-track ode to traditional metal comes fortified
with over the top rousing choruses (“Damn Nation”) and the sort of rollicking
freight train musicianship you’d expect from the likes of Armored Saint, Metal
Church, and fellow retread act 3 Inches of Blood (“The Shredder”).

Tracks such as the meaty “Freedom Fighter” and the
histrionic power metal-esque title track burst at the seams with an abundance of
galloping rhythms, whammy bar solo trickery, evil riffage, and an unrestrained
vocal attack whose wailing pipes are bound to expunge posers quicker than a
hiccup.

Steeped in classic wares, Ravage goes back to the
formative days of NWOBHM, Bay Area thrash, and European power metal to create
their inspired and cohesive assault on your ears.